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Humphrey Carpenter

(1946–2005) Critic United Kingdom

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Humphrey Carpenter was a critic from the United Kingdom, best known for The letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: a selection.

Quick Facts About Humphrey Carpenter

Born
April 29, 1946
Died
January 4, 2005
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Critic
Notable works
The letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: a selection
Known for
J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography
Spouse
Mari Christina Prichard

About Humphrey Carpenter

Humphrey William Bouverie Carpenter was an English biographer, writer, and radio broadcaster. He is known especially for his biographies of J. R. R. Tolkien and other members of the literary society the Inklings. He won a Mythopoeic Award for his book The Inklings in 1982.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Somerset Maugham Award Duff Cooper Prize E. M. Forster Award

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